Chapter 45: TenTenTen

Chapter 45: TenTenTen

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"Dialogue"

'Thoughts'

-Author notes-

Chapter 45: TenTenTen

"Mmm... no, not that one."

"What about this?" Naruto came out of the changing room wearing a white kimono and black sandals.

"A pure white kimono?" Ino gave him a dubious look. "It seems very impractical for missions."

"I already have several outfits for that." They had been here for over two hours already, and Naruto had chosen enough clothes to fill his small closet.

This white kimono reminded him of the old robes he wore during his days at the Blue Jade Sect, and it gave him a sense of nostalgia. Of course, he could not mention that to anyone.

"Oh! I think he looks very handsome in those clothes." A dark-haired girl intruded into their conversation all of a sudden.

Ino turned around with an expression of annoyance. "I never said that he... wait, who are you?"

"My name is Tenten, and I will let you know that I am the owner of this shop. So be more respectful," she said with a smug tone.

The large man at the counter gave the girl a stern glare. "Who did you say the owner was?"

"Hehe, come on, Dad... I meant one day." She scratched her head.

"Hmph! We'll see about that." He scoffed.

"Anyways..." Ignoring the father and daughter issues, Naruto made his way to the counter. "I'll take these. And I think I'm done with the clothes."

"I suppose you have enough... for now." Ino agreed.

"I will keep these on." Naruto pointed at his white kimono before placing the rest of the bags on the table.

"A million?!" Ino exclaimed. She came from a fairly wealthy family, but even then, this sword went way over her budget.

"And there are weapons even more valuable than this one out there," Tenten said.

"Few would be willing to even sell a legendary grade weapon for just money," her father added. "The country of the Mist was able to acquire seven legendary swords and turned them into a symbol of power for the country."

"Right! The Seven Legendary Swordsmen!" Tenten said with excitement. She had read many tales about those swordsmen.

'The Legendary Swordsmen? Wasn't Zabuza one of those?' Naruto recalled what the Bingo Book said. 'Does that mean that... that giant sword of his....'

"Arg..." He growled.

"Naruto? What's wrong?" Ino asked.

"Nothing...." He knew that the sword would be at least a bit valuable. But Kakashi had insisted on leaving it next to the man's grave, and he didn't want to argue with his sensei. Especially when he was not the one who killed Zabuza, so he had no right to loot his body.

"In any case, you don't need a legendary sword now. You are still a genin," the shop owner said.

"I understand." He should stop overestimating what he could acquire in his current situation.

He was no longer the influential and wealthy figure he had been in the past.

It almost felt like he was back in his early days as an outer disciple of the Jade Sect. "I can be patient," he then said.

The shop owner smiled. "That is a good way of thinking! One should not rush into things. I wish my daughter was more like that."

"Hey!" Tenten exclaimed.

"Tell you what." The owner pointed at the swords on the lower weapon racks. "Pick any of these, I'll give it to you for free."

"Dad? I have never seen you even give a piece of scroll for free." Tenten looked baffled.

"My instincts may have become duller over time, but even I know it when I see someone with great potential. So go ahead, take my gift. And one day, when you have become some big shot, remember my store."

Naruto gave the man a nod of agreement. He had always lived by the rule of returning kindness one hundredfold.

His eyes scanned the many blades on display until he found a suitable one. "I'll take this one."

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